Gallery
January 18 ーFebruary 16, 2025
Contemporary Artists Related to Nara 01
Shinya Imanishi "Breathe in, and breathe out"
February 18 ーMarch 9, 2025
Contemporary Artists Related to Nara 02
Kana Akamatsu "Hello "
About
The Nara Prefectural Museum of Art has set up a gallery to showcase art, culture, and educational activities related to Nara as a part of its free space. We hold a series of exhibitions to introduce “Contemporary Artists Related to Nara”. In this exhibit, we are presenting two contemporary artists from Nara.
We are presenting both artists’ recent representative works, including new works, in a solo exhibition format. During the exhibition, we will host events such as Artist Talks and a symposium. This is the first exhibition at Nara Prefectural Museum of Art for both artists, who were born and raised in Nara. We invite you to enjoy the unique artistic expressions of these local talents.
IMANISHI Shinya (Born in 1990 in Nara City, currently living in Nara):
Imanishi creates his paintings by layering oil paint on a canvas, building up thick layers that he carves into with brushes. As a result, his works have a sculptural quality, even though they are paintings. The delicate surface texture of his works, along with the soft-focus color tones created by layering white paint over colors such as red and yellow, demonstrates that his use of to light reflects a sensibility fundamentally rooted in Japanese art. He earned his master’s degree from Kyoto University of Art and Design (now Kyoto University of the Arts) in 2015. Now based in Nara, he is an emerging artist who exhibits his works at galleries and art fairs both in Japan and abroad.
IMANISHI Shinya, Holiday cracker 39, 2024.
AKAMATSU Kana (Born in 1990 in Nara City, currently living in Yamatokoriyama City, Nara):
Akamatsu is a painter who draws inspiration from natural landscapes, and she also runs her family’s farm. Her vibrant use of color expresses the vitality of nature and life itself. Her works convey not only the essence of nature but also the love for everyday life shared by those who live in harmony with it. She earned her master’s degree from Kyoto University of Art and Design (now Kyoto University of the Arts) in 2015 and has since exhibited her paintings in local exhibitions and galleries, as well as participating in art competitions. Additionally, she is involved in art education for children as an art teacher.
AKAMATSU Kana, four fruits, 2024.
Exhibition Period: January 18, 2024 (Saturday) - March 9, 2025 (Sunday)
Opening Hours: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Last admission at 4:30 PM)
Closed: Mondays (except February 24, and March 3)
*For further details, please contact the museum.